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Half of Brits are planning to take two or more holidays in 2022, with overseas beach destinations topping their wish list.

Facilitating the movement of citizens between Greece and Britain is an issue of major importance, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

The Greek government is paving the way for fast-track procedures to simplify licensing for the creation of a waterway network in Greece.

Executives of the Halkidiki Tourism Organization met with German tour operators, travel agents and journalists during DRV’s 2021 conference in Messinia, Greece.

Increasing tourism flows to Greece this year helped boost coastal shipping activities, but much more needs to be done, says SEEN President Michael Sakellis.

The October 28 national holiday in Greece sent occupancy levels through the roof, reaching 100% at major mainland spots and winter destinations.

Greek officials may be ordering a new round of measures, which may include tougher controls at restaurants and bars, to address a recent spike in Covid-19 cases.

Eleven percent of Greeks appear hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine while eight percent are “refusers” (anti-vaxxers) and do not intend to get the jab.

Greece and China are further strengthening ties aiming to create a “gateway between Asia and Europe”.

The South Aegean Region was honored once again at the Greek Hospitality Awards for its ongoing efforts to upgrade Greece’s tourism product.

The Greek Tourism Ministry will promote Greece as a destination for city breaks and an ideal choice for high-end tourism, at the WTM London 2021 expo.

Greece is among the Top 5 destinations of choice for Europeans hoping to take a holiday by March, the latest European Travel Commission survey says.

The Greek government has announced a series of revised Covid-19 protective measures for hotels, after a spike of coronavirus cases in the country.

Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias invited German tourism professionals attending the DRV conference in Messinia, to discover other destinations and experiences in Greece.

Greece is looking to maximize the value of its public property by attracting investor interest, acccording to Public Properties Company (ETAD) CEO Stefanos Vlastos.

The GNTO presented Greece’s tourism offerings to the Danish market during the Quality Travel Fair, that took place in Copenhagen earlier in October.

The UNWTO’s 24th General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Madrid from 30 November – 3 December, will focus on the significance of innovation and education for tourism recovery.

Greece and Saudi Arabia are looking to enhance bilateral cooperation in the areas of investments and tourism.

Investing in Greek tourism’s human resources is a top priority in the post-Covid-19 era, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Greece is slowly strengthening the connection between culture and tourism, managing this way to create “brands” for its tourism product, says Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.